Crispy Mushroom Patties With Lemon Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup maitake or oyster mushrooms (trimmed and cubed)
• 1 cup white button mushrooms (trimmed and cubed)
• 3 spring onions (cut into fine rings)
• 2 garlic cloves(minced)
• 1 tablespoons oil
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable stock granules
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup low fat yoghurt
• a splash of lemon juice
• ¼ cup watercress

Preparation

1. heat the oil and add the mushrooms and spring onions. add the garlic and cook till all the liquid has evaporated. remove and set aside.
2. place the mushrooms in a bowl, add egg, breadcrumbs and the stock granules. season with black pepper.
3. combine well and shape into patties.
4. heat oil in a pan, fry the patties over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. remove and drain the excess oil with a paper towel.
6. for the dip: mix yoghurt with lemon juice.
7. serve the patties with the dip and fresh watercress.